2005 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · YY05 OPC
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 173,269 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Apr 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY05 OPC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2016
- 173,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY05 OPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (YY05 OPC) between January 2008 and July 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
YY05 OPC Mileage History
- 22/01/200827,879 mi
- 18/03/200958,579 mi+30,700 mi
- 24/03/201098,399 mi+39,820 mi
- 01/03/2011131,230 mi+32,831 mi
- 23/03/2012145,913 mi+14,683 mi
- 28/03/2013151,332 mi+5,419 mi
- 28/03/2013151,332 mi
- 09/05/2014156,101 mi+4,769 mi
- 15/05/2014156,114 mi+13 mi
- 07/05/2015164,500 mi+8,386 mi
- 12/05/2015164,780 mi+280 mi
- 15/07/2016173,269 mi+8,489 mi
Average of roughly 17,147 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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